A Limousin bull bred by Castleisland vet Sean O'Sullivan is poised to become one of the all-time 'kings' of the breed among suckler herds in Ireland.
The Minister for Agriculture Dara Calleary has said he is "extremely concerned" at reports that some farmers are not wearing masks or maintaining social distancing at marts.
The impact of the spring/ early summer drought has thankfully been overcome on most grass-growing farms, with grazing and forage stocks now in abundant supply.
Slane garda station is expected to reopen to the public this morning following a deep clean and sanitisation process yesterday after two gardaí tested positive for Covid-19.
Stringent new rules around the protection of water courses will impose significant additional costs and management requirements on farmers from January of next year.
Covid-19 let out its loudest roar for months last weekend, adding 200 people to its infection toll in a day.
The show must and will go on is the message from the Irish Shows Association (ISA) as the final touches are put to arrangements for Saturday's National Agricultural Show (August 22).
